Greg B. Smith, Josefa Velasquez, Reuven Blau, Author at THE CITY

After Bruen, New York Lawmakers Plan to Go ‘Right Up to the Line’ to Restrict Gun Access, But Do Their Proposals Cross It?

June 29, 2022, 8:12 p.m.June 29, 2022, 8:12 p.m.

From sweeping definitions on what counts as a ‘sensitive location’ to new licensing requirements, Albany plans to test the Supreme Court’s recent decision. Some Second Amendment experts are skeptical.

Campaign 2022

Hochul and Zeldin Win New York Primaries, Setting Up General Election Clash

June 28, 2022, 10:12 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:24 p.m.

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado also fended off primary challenges.

Campaign 2022

Voter Apathy Energizes Longshot State Assembly Candidates

June 21, 2022, 5:21 p.m.June 22, 2022, 2:35 p.m.

With an eye on AOC’s historic upset win four years ago, candidates challenging the Queens and Bronx establishment are looking for an edge in what’s expected to be another low-turnout primary.

Uncategorized

GOP Governor Candidates Plot Path to Victory Via Voters’ Economic Pain

June 15, 2022, 10:41 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 8:02 a.m.

The skyrocketing cost of living sets the stage for the winner of the June 28 primary to appeal to voters on traditionally Democratic issues, from affordable housing to renewable energy.

Public Schools

Two Years of Mayoral School Control for Eric Adams — With New Strings Attached

May 31, 2022, 5:23 p.m.June 1, 2022, 9:57 a.m.

State lawmakers strike a deal to give NYC’s mayor just half the four years he sought — and it’s tied to new checks on his power, as well as downsized classes.

Gun Violence

Gov. Hochul Proposes Raising the Age to Buy AR-15 Rifles. That’s Easier Said Than Done.

May 25, 2022, 8:06 p.m.May 25, 2022, 8:07 p.m.

A similar law was recently struck down in California — and even if Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal es and survives court challenges, other gun loopholes abound.

Campaign 2022

Million-Dollar Question: How NYC Real Estate Shapes Candidates’ Chances of Surviving Changed District Lines

May 24, 2022, 7:26 p.m.May 25, 2022, 6:37 a.m.

Toby Stavisky in Queens and Gustavo Rivera in The Bronx have both seen their districts altered dramatically in a new court-ordered political map. But one of them has two apartments to choose from — and already lives in the one that’s outside her district.

Education

Adams Makes His Case for Mayoral Control to Albany — From City Hall

May 9, 2022, 8:10 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:23 p.m.

This piece is a collaboration between Chalkbeat and THE CITY. With fewer than a dozen working days left until the legislative session concludes in Albany early next month, Mayor Eric Adams is making his pitch asking lawmakers to grant him control over New York City schools before it expires at the end of June. But […]

Work

Amazon Workers Fall Short on Second Staten Island Union Vote

May 2, 2022, 4:26 p.m.May 2, 2022, 4:26 p.m.

Out of nearly 1,000 ballots cast at the LDJ5 warehouse, just 380 ed ing the Amazon Labor Union, which made history last month with a scrappy campaign that defeated the e-commerce giant at a neighboring warehouse.

Elections

Top Court Rejects New York’s Congressional and State Senate Lines

April 27, 2022, 7:43 p.m.April 27, 2022, 7:43 p.m.

The 4-3 redistricting decision mandates new boundaries be drawn with help of a “special master” and implies a new primary election should be scheduled in August.

Josefa Velasquez

After Bruen, New York Lawmakers Plan to Go ‘Right Up to the Line’ to Restrict Gun Access, But Do Their Proposals Cross It?

Hochul and Zeldin Win New York Primaries, Setting Up General Election Clash

Voter Apathy Energizes Longshot State Assembly Candidates

GOP Governor Candidates Plot Path to Victory Via Voters’ Economic Pain

Two Years of Mayoral School Control for Eric Adams — With New Strings Attached

Gov. Hochul Proposes Raising the Age to Buy AR-15 Rifles. That’s Easier Said Than Done.

Million-Dollar Question: How NYC Real Estate Shapes Candidates’ Chances of Surviving Changed District Lines

Adams Makes His Case for Mayoral Control to Albany — From City Hall

Amazon Workers Fall Short on Second Staten Island Union Vote

Top Court Rejects New York’s Congressional and State Senate Lines

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